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The Dallas Progressive Alternative Energy Meetup GroupWant to know when and where this meeting is? Sign up for this Meetup.

The foremost purpose of The Dallas Alternative Energy Meetup Group is to bring together individuals seeking better, cleaner, more economical energy methods and technical experts working in the field of solar, wind, water, geothermal and other renewable sources to gain knowlege and how to use that knowledge. Any individual that has family or friends who live and breath air, those who live in a home, apartment, condo or townhouse as well as those who own automobiles or any other energy powered machinery would be well served to visit our monthly meetups.

EXHIBITIONThe Exhibiton at WINDPOWER 2008 will be an impressive display from close to 500 of the leading companies from all facets of the wind energy industry. Exhibitor reservations are currently being accepted - book now to ensure a prime location!

CONFERENCE PROGRAMThe WINDPOWER conference program includes 300 speakers and moderators, 150 poster presentations, and over 50 sessions on leading wind energy topics organized into tracks with policy, business, and technical focuses. There is no better place to learn the latest industry developments and new technology than WINDPOWER 2008. Attendees can also participate in several day-long pre-conference seminars for more in-depth education on various topics. The Call for Papers will be available in the summer of 2007 for anyone interested in becoming a speaker or poster presenter at WINDPOWER 2008. For more information, contact Sakura Emerine at semerine@awea.org or (202) 383-2540.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESWhether you are an industry veteran, or a newcomer to this exciting field, interaction with over 7,000 wind energy professionals is key to advancing your business interests. With various receptions, a conference dinner, and numerous meal functions included in the conference schedule, you are sure to catch up with existing colleagues and make many new contacts.

Visit open houses featuring energy efficient and environmentally sound design and construction…in very cool houses!How to take the tour: A Guidebook to the locations serves as your ticket and provides directions. Each site has a full page devoted to its significant features and sustainable highlights, along with a photo, so you can choose what you want to see and go at your own pace. Plot your personal tour from the map and directions in the Guidebook.

For more info email: info@txses.org

And here are some political meetings:

Monthly Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake Democrats MeetingThe CGS Democrats meet the second Thursday of each month at different locations around our three cities. Arrive at 6:30pm to socialize and eat dinner or at 7:00pm to meet.

Central Market (Southlake, TX)Hwy 1709Southlake, TX 76092

Meet with other local Democrats, listen to special guests speakers, and learn how to participate in the poltical process. We have a lot of fun networking and learning how to activate our voters.

Meeting agendas are posted at the club Website one week in advance of the meeting date athttp://www.cgsdemocrats.com

Look for us in the community room of the Central Market store. It is a nice meeting room and works out nicely. Call if you need directions: (817)939-5671

Lake Area Democratic Club (Social)A gathering of Democrats and anyone interested in the democratic process.Location: Seven Points Dairy Queen (Seven Points, TX)Directions: On hwy 85 just west of hwy 274

We meet at the Seven Points Dairy Queen at 6PM 3rd Tuesday of each month. Come join us and dine at the Queen and have fun while we work to get our county, state, and country back in shape.

Call 214-683-2811 for more information.

Here are the Texas Drinking Liberally groups for those who like to socialize with fellow Liberals:

Addison * Third Thursday of each month, 6pm until 8pm * The Quarter, 15201 Addison Rd (next to Sambuca) * http://www.myspace.com/addisondl * There is road construction! However, Addison Rd is now re-opened in both directions for the time being. * Hosted by John McClelland and Erica Stockbridge, addison (at) drinkingliberally.org

New Braunfels, Texas * Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward * The Black Whale, On the Plaza in Downtown New Braunfels * Hosted by Steve Woolbert and Greg Woodall, newbraunfels (at) drinkingliberally.org

San Antonio, Texas * Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm onward * The Cove, 606 W Cypress St (The Cove is located just west of San Pedro, where Cypress runs into Fredericksburg.) * Hosted by Bill Livermore, Livi Bogrand and Ned Allen, sanantonio (at) drinkingliberally.org